The Bosshole® Chronicles

We are joined in this episode by Dr. Kevin Sansberry II - consultant, coach, and host of the Toxic Leadership podcast (and a Promoter).  His energy and insights come through clearly as he takes us on a journey of understanding how toxic leaders are created and how we can help them recover. Click HERE for Dr. Sansberry's LinkedIn profile Click HERE to go to the Toxic Leadership podcast HERE AR...

This week, John takes us through some very practical ways organizations can avoid The Bosshole Zone where managers get trapped and need help getting out.  The solutions for building a Bosshole-Free environment are not difficult but they do require intentional focus and tools to help managers avoid the pitfalls of the Bosshole Zone.  Click HERE to download The Checklist for Self-Aware Leaders which...

Listen as Sara takes us through The Big Five tools of Emotional Intelligence and how critical they are as we emerge into a post-pandemic world.  Additionally, click HERE to download an amazing list of resources readily available for building your Emotional Intelligence. We also invite you to look further in the show notes for other RGV tools including the opportunity to get your Reference Profile...

This amazing episode features Dr. G. Richard Shell (Scholar) and his fifth and latest book, "The Conscience Code".  Dr. Shell is a senior faculty member at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as the Chair of Wharton's Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department. Leaders and managers would be well advised to get a copy of this incredible book and you can...

Pressure and crisis can arise at any moment and each of the PI Reference Profiles tells us about how people, or in this case leaders, respond to it.  Without this knowledge, managers can drop right into the Bosshole Zone, and that never produces healthy results.  Knowing how your Behavioral DNA influences the way you deal with pressure and crisis is incredibly valuable.  Download the document on L...

Staying with their core topics, Sara and John focus on The Forces of Disengagement which ALL organizations face. Until you can manage the forces, maintaining performance, engagement, and retention will be very difficult.  Download a copy of the document that shows how the forces work against performance and listen to what can be done to fight them off. Click HERE for a copy of the Forces of Diseng...

We get back to our roots and share some of the work we do around change readiness and how it is influenced by one's Behavioral DNA.  Where are you on the change curve and what does your Reference Profile say about how you deal with change.  Remember, circumstances change, not people - people adapt and our work helps you gain a better understanding of how you and the people around you deal wit...

We had a great discussion with Dr. Taunya Lowe (Maverick) about her work over the years and we really focused on her latest book, and now podcast on Results-Driven Organizations .  You will feel her energy and her passion for the work she does with all kinds of organizations with a special focus on leaders and helping them avoid The Bosshole Zone!  Check out all her information below! Click HERE f...

We are joined by Craig Weber, author of Conversational Capacity and co-presenter with us at Optima 21 !  This is a preview of our breakout session at this year's Optima Conference where we explore how managers can turn into Bossholes when they don't build out their communication and conversational capacity.  Craig gives us a great perspective on the "martial art" of communicati...

Life at Owl and Key is truly a family affair.  We are joined by Phil and Krista Franks (a Maverick and Collaborator respectively) for a 2-part episode that focuses on the creation of their Strategic Planning for Life methodology.  What you get is the very essence of their growth together as professionals and as humans who simply want to find the space that lets them grow where they are and in ways...

Life at Owl and Key is truly a family affair.  We are joined by Phil and Krista Franks (a Maverick and Collaborator respectively) for a 2-part episode that focuses on the creation of their Strategic Planning for Life methodology.  What you get is the very essence of their growth together as professionals and as humans who simply want to find the space that lets them grow where they are and in ways...

Sara and John walk through the seven signs or indicators that you might be a Bosshole.  Drifting into The Bosshole Zone can happen innocently enough so we wanted to provide some of the telltale signs it might be happening.  Use this as a checklist to monitor your own situation and make sue you are focused on preventing a Bosshole scenario. Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire...

In this episode, we hear from Santo (Venturer) as he shares his experience with a Bosshole named Clark.  This Bosshole story has multiple layers since Clark was hired as the COO by the CEO who doesn't seem to mind that Clark's tactics and treatment of others are causing the company incredibly high turnover at the executive level.  We all know how costly that can be.  Makes you wonder who...

Artie Isaac (Maverick) is by very definition a Rennaisance Man and shares with us his perspectives on leadership, life, perspective, and art.  Any encounter with Artie is a journey of ideas, wisdom, and remarkable insights.  This was so good we had to make it a two-part series. Click HERE for Artie's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Artie's website Click HERE for a complimentary copy of A...

Artie Isaac (Maverick) is by very definition a Rennaisance Man and shares with us his perspectives on leadership, life, perspective, and art.  Any encounter with Artie is a journey of ideas, wisdom, and remarkable insights.  This was so good we had to make it a two-part series. Click HERE for Artie's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Artie's website Click HERE for a complimentary copy of A...

Listen in as Coach Danijela Tomic (Venturer)  an award-winning, high-achieving NCAA women’s volleyball coach shares her insights on working with younger people, building a culture of trust,  showing respect for others by being direct and honest, learning to adapt her natural tendencies to be a better coach,  and leading with love, courage, vulnerability, and service. Click HERE for Coach Tomic&apo...

You'll recognize Chris Jenson (Maverick) from his amazing work with Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group.  Join us as Chris shares the new work they are doing around Working Genuis and the impact it has on leadership development and team performance. Click HERE for The Table Group's website Click HERE for Chris' LinkedIn profile Click HERE for information on The Working Genius HERE...

The ever-insightful Dr. Lee Meadows (Promoter) joins us to share his experiences and recommendation to help HR professionals navigate a new perspective on workforce engagement and management practices. Click HERE for Dr. Lee's article on "The New Workforce Triad" Click HERE for Dr. Lee's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Dr. Lee's website Click HERE for Dr. Lee's book,...

You'll hear from one of the most engaging speakers and teachers, Mr. Tony Moore.  Join us as Tony helps to take rather abstract leadership concepts and make them incredibly practical for all to hear.  This is a multidimensional discussion sure to provide great insights. Click HERE for Tony's website Click HERE for Tony's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Tony's book, Culture in 4...

Listen as Bill (Analyzer) shares his Bosshole story from his time in the military.  When a great leader Is replaced by a poor one, things get toxic.  Bill gives us a powerful example of how a change in leadership can not only sour the way team functions but even how it may seek out leadership elsewhere. HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad b...

Dan Courser (Captain) reminds us that our early-career lessons can often be the most profound.  Listen as Dan walks us through his journey of navigating Bossholes and the effort to avoid his own Bosshole Blunders.  Dan is great as he shares a very current view on business that is supported by a wealth of previous experience. Click HERE for Dan's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for Line-of-Sight i...

Part 2 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the things that trigger Bosshole Blunders.  Listen as Mike brings his leadership perspective full circle in an insightful discussion. Click HERE for The Predictive Index website Click HERE to learn about the Optima Conference Click HERE for Mike's L...

Part 1 of an amazing Interview with Mike Zani (Persuader), CEO of The Predictive Index and lifelong learner In the ways of leadership and knowing the things that trigger Bosshole Blunders. Click HERE for The Predictive Index website Click HERE to learn about the Optima Conference Click HERE for Mike's LinkedIn profile Have a BOSSHOLE STORY of your own?  Click HERE to inquire about being on th...

Join us as Tina Marie Wohlfield (Maverick) shares her own Bossholes experiences and provides truly great Insight about what managers should be doing to create a Bosshole-Free Zone at work. Click HERE for the TIMAWO website Click HERE for Tina Marie's book Click HERE for Tina Marie's LinkedIn profile Click HERE for the HRUnite! LinkedIn page HERE ARE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES: Nev...

Prepare yourself for a strong dose of leadership expertise from one of the most sought-after speakers around - Dr. Todd Dewett (Venturer).  Drawing from his latest book, Live Hard , Dr. Todd shares his insights about what It takes to push through the challenges of leadership excellence. Click HERE for Dr. Todd's website Click HERE for Dr. Todd's LinkedIN profile Click HERE for Dr. Todd&a...